Wonderful capture of light
Are you sure that is the correct name? (Aglatha Peak). I will have to look at my photo log, but that doesn't seem right. But, OH MY, what a great play of light across the face -- excellent work. I did a photo exercise where I shot a sunset progression on a nearby cliff face over a 90 minute period -- nearly 300 images -- someday I will post some here...
Gouldings is the choice for conventional motel-like lodging -- but my personal choice is always going to be this hogan.... It's not inexpensive -- but it is very authentic and cool!
Mark
Oakhurst - Yosemite - San Francisco
Hello fellow trippers
In march i am going on a small roadtrip and was thinking of doing the above leg.
Leave Oakhurst in the morning, take the 41 into yosemite and then take the 120 out and head for SF... is this a scenic drive ? are there lots of photo opportunities ?
Will it be possible if i expect to catch SF in the evening... i know its a 250 mile drive, but i would guess that there would be a lot of stops on the way.
Looking forward to your answers
Sincerely
Jasz
Possible, but maybe with regrets.
Hi jasz, welcome back.
As you know the high ground in Yosemite will still be closed due to snow so you will be restricted to the Valley floor. There are numerous photo opportunity's here [I hope you will share some pics with us on your return ;-) ] and Yosemite falls could be flowing well.
Expect to spend 4 or 5 hours just driving the loop road and taking short strolls [although you will regret not having more time here]. On the way in to the valley you also have Wawona grove with giant Sequoia trees that's worth stopping at but will take more of your time.
HWY 120 is scenic and a pleasant drive through to Yosemite junction which includes the Priests grade section, great views but with hairpin bends to keep an eye on !
From there a straight run to S/F is possible but to do Yosemite any kind of justice, I wouldn't expect to get there untill later in the night and be ready just to "hit the pillow".
